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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-26
Sad Fate of Boston Corbett.

Topeka Cor. st: Louis Republican.
Boston Corbett, who shot John
Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Presi.
dent Lincoln, was last evening de-
clared hopelessly insane and q guard.
ian was appointed by the probate
judge to take charge of his property.
Corbett was taken to the state insane
asylum, and will probably remain an
inmate of that Institution as long as
he lives, as physicians say thatit is i'm.
possible for him to be cured. While
living in Boston, Mass, he joined the
Methodist church. Never having been
baptized, he was at loss to know
what name to adopt, but after max
ing it subject of prayer he took the
name Of Boston in honor Of the place
of his conversion. He was always un-
disciplined and cratic. Soon after he
killed Booth, Corbett received an
anonymous letter purporting to be
written by a. Confederate officer threat
ening Corbett'e life. He really be-
lieved that the threat would be car
ried out, and the matter weighed
so heavily upon his mind
that he became partially crazed.
He believed that Southern SYM
pathizers were following him, and
to this day he maintains that friends
of John Wilkes Booth are on his
track. 1t was in the hope of getting
away from his imaginary pursuers
that he came to Kansas. So effect.
ually did he conceal his identity that
it was several years before it was
known in Kansas that he was the
slayer of Booth. For several years
past he has been subject to crazy
spells, but never did any harm. Dur.
ing all his residence in Kansas he has
carried q revolver with him night and
day, SO that he might be prepared to
defend himself should he be discovered
by the imagined avengers Of Wilkes
Booth. One of his peculiarities was
his pronounced opposition to secret
societies. By some means he learned
that Booth was g member Of a secret
society, and he believes that the mem
bers of that society are pledged to
avenge their brothers death. He has
resided on farm in Cloud County for
several years past, living IN q
log hut, and with scant al
lowance of food and clothing.
About one year ago he was a dele
gate to the Republican County Con-
vention. While the convention was
in progress Corbett was seized with
one of his spells, and advancing to
the platform he pointed a pistol at
the chairman, demanded silence, and
proceeded to offer prayer. When chad
concluded mis- prayer he ordered the
convention to proceed. Corbett was
appointed doorkeeper of the
Kansas House of Representatives
last winter. His conduct in
the early part of the session
was all rihgt, but one day toward the
latter part of the session, while the
house was in the widest of heated
discussion, he created CONSERVATION
by appearing on the speakers stand
and drawing from under his coat a.
large revolver. he declared the house
adjourned. He was sent home, and
has since lost his mind altogether.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-26
A Full Horned Irish Bull.
From Chambers Journal.

A traveller on the box OF an Irish
mail coach on very cold day, OBJ
serving the driver enveloping his neck
in the voluminous folds of an ample
comforter, remarked: "You seem to
be taking good care of yourself. my
friend" son, to be sure I am, sir, -
answered the driver; whats all the
world to a man when his wife's wild
dy?"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-26

A TEACHER IN our clCy schools was
recently married to one OF his big girl
pupils IL wasn't mu OF a. feat.
Any teacher ought to he able to ring q
school BELIEF Binghamton Rtpubli.
can.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
PERSONAL.

The Earl of Dalhousie, from Scotland, is
in the city.
Prof Edward Olson of the Dakota uniyer-
sty, is in the city.
Soren Listoe, of Brecenridge, Mimi. is
stopping at the West.
Clarence Fleming, in advance for the
Vokes company, is at the Nicollet
j. NJ. Thompson and family have taken
rooms at the Nicollet for the winter.
Judge John p. Rea and wife left last even
ing on visit to friends in Pennsylvania.
Arthur G. Miller, in advance for the Minnie
Maddern troupe, is stopping at the Nicollet
II. S. Connor and family. after an absence
of two years infowa. have returned to reside
permanently i'll the city. i
Alderman Cloutier, DR.. Byrnes and s. Stagg
leave this evening for Herman where they
Will spend week in hunting ducks.
Hon. Loren Listoe, of Breckenridge, is in
the city III his capacity of major, on the gov
erhor stan, TO attend the Scandinavian mil
itary reception.
Among the arrivals at the Clark: W. H.
Wis; j. ?. Bassett, Necedah, Wis; s. g.
Bothem. Ripon, Wis.
sociable was given last evening at the
avenue south and Twenty-seventh Street bv
ladies OF the Third Unversalist church.
Among the arrivals at the Nicollet: DIR
McEachran and wife, Winnipeg; w. G. Pol
lock and wife, Monument, Col. L. L. Knapp,
New Richmond, Wis: H. Carter and wife
Milwaukee; j. Ii. Kelly, Ft. Dodge, 10.
Among the arrivals at the st. James: 7 G..
Mulholland, Watertown, OAK: George r
Lidgerwood, Mankato; Thomas Casey, Raid
City, Dak.; G. r. Babbitt, Osakis; +. r. Elv.
Oconomowoc, Wis; ID. X. Clark, Ortonville'
Among the arrivals at the West: d. NJ.
Henderson and wife, New York: r.. NJ. Todd.
Albert Lea; NJ. p. Camp and wife, ST. Louis !:
II. Williams. Omaha: F. A. Day. Duluth. /.
Wilson. Eau Claire, Wis. IL. Maxwell, Fort
Buford, Uak. ~ ~
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULEs.

Rev. ID. j. Burrell will assume the pastorate
of the Westminster church October Doth.
This evening the Youths Turn Verein of
the West Side give an exhibition at Turner
hall.
The fourth anniversary of the Youths
Turner society will be celebrated at Turner
hall tonight.
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts gives
a reception at the art CALLER. of the Exposi-
ton Monday evening.
George l.. Hit is the proud father of a son.
named Reynolds Hit. in memory of Gen.
Reynolds. the boys grandfather.
1t is earnestly requested by the manage
ment that all directors of the Exposition will
be present on the elevated platform in front
OF the band stand at 80 p m, to-day, sharp
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
j. ID. Ganstad and Mathilda Peterson, Martin
Olson and Augusta Nelson, Swan Peterson
and Lille Bartrum, Louis Larson and Matilda
Nelson.
The Grand held one of the best audiences
of the season last night, and Miss Mather
again gave her delightful presentation of
Juliet. The same bill will be given at the
matinee to-day; anG honeymoon will be
given tonight by special request.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
. COURT CULLINGS.

Smith & Wyman sue W. w. Parker for
S162.2l for goods sold.
It. Jeffry & Company have brought an ac-
uon in replevin against +. a. Cathrain to re-
cover goods valued at 5000.
John A. Gilman obtained a Judgment
against James Cain and Mary f. Cain for
$3.50. .G6 for labor performed.
Seely Buck sue the Minnesota Co-opera-
tive Barrel company for 5000, which they
claim is balance due OH stock sold.
In the case of Lucy Baxter against Annie
NJ. Keeler for possession of certain personal
property, verdict was rendered for plaintiff
In the case of ". T. Goodhue against Ar
thur a. Camp to recover S546.6S commission
for selling real estate, the jury returned YER
dict for $25.
A transcript of judgment from the munich
pal court was filed in favor of GoelZenger
and Wangsness and against Thomas d. Ger
main for S69.o2.
The Menominee Pressed Brick company
obtained a judgment against the Union Stone
and building company ct al. for $624.6 81 on
promissory note.
In the case of Nicholas d. Baus against
Nicholas Hennis to recover $500 on a real
estate transaction. the jury returned a YER
dict for defendant.
The case of f. V. Darrow against John
Paulson ct nj. was on trial during the after
noon This is an action to recover 500
which WAS mad on false rpnrpSaptotinpS
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
HE WAS SURPRISED.
4 Fitting Testimonial to Hon.
George Huhn at the Exposition.

George HUM at the Exposition.
The first among the closing episodes
of the Minneapolis Industrial EXposi
tion of 1887, occurred last night when
the employees in the treasury depart
ment of the same met together and,
calling into their midst Hon. George
HUM, presented him with handsome
silk umbrella, the head of the handle
being of solid gold, and bearing upon it
the following appropriate inscription:
presented to George Huhn by the En-
ployes of the Treasury Department of
the NJ. l. E., 1887" The presentation
was made by w. c. Firth, who said:
1t is pretty generally understood that every
person possessed of good, hard sense knows
enough to know when TO go in out OF the
rain, but if, by force of circumstances he
should be compelled TO be exposed when the
rain is falling or the dew descending. that
same knowing individual would likewise
know enough to know that next TO friendly
roof no protection isQuite SO nice and charm
ing as a real large, strong and handsome SIX
umbrella. With all these apparent facts be-
fore uS il is certain to be presumed that we
who are here assembled know enough to
know that you, Mr.. Iiuhn, know enough 70
know when to go in out OF the ram, but,
fully approaching your uniform KIND treat
nent, and the intimate, as well as pleas
lis as employer and employe we could not
resist the desire uppermost in our minds, of
signifying in some substantial manner our
high appreciation for you man and citi-
zen, and to that end herewith present you
with this umbrella as mark of our high
esteem and regard for you. Please accept
the same and may it protect you from the
heat of the midsummer sun, come between
you and the storm of rain, snow or sleet and
ever be reminder TO you of the close and
pleasant relations which existed between us
all from the opening to the close of the 1887
minneapolis Industrial Exposition.
Mr.. HUM feelingly responded, eX
pressing his thanks for the kindness SO
extended, but more than all he appre
ciated the good will and esteem held
towards him by those with whom for
few short weeks he had been so init
mately connected. The following com
prlSes the list of donors:
Selah Mathews Peter Rausen, W. c. Firth.
f. ". Ames, IL. c. Smith, Carl Wallace. q. b.
Spencer. Charles II. Gould, Charles E. Tay-
lor. Burt Brush, Presley Demarais. A. Auer-
bach, Richard Finn, George Peltier, ID. Il.
Shockey, ". Chadbourne. ". &. Reed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
DIR. BRINLEY.
Hale Block, Hennepin Av., Cor. Fifth St.
Opposite West Hotel.

Regularly graduated and legally qualified,
Tong engaged in Chronic. Nervous and Skin
Diseases. A friendly talk costs nothing. II
iDconvenient to visit the city for treatment
medicine sent by mail or express, free from
observation. Durable cases guaranteed. II
doubt exists we say So Hours 10 to ~ a. m.
2 to and to Z. m; Sundays, 2 to p. m.
If you cannot come state case by mail.
Diseases from Indiscretion, Excess or Ex-
posure, Nervousness Debility, Dimness of
Sight, Perverted Vision, Defective Memory,
Face Pimples, Melancholy, Restlessness, Loss
of Spirits, Pains in the Back, etc., are treated
with success. Safely, privately, speedily.
No change of business.
Catarrh, Throat Nose, Lung Diseases.
Liver Complaints. 1t is self-evident that q
physician. paying particular attention to a
class of diseases attains great skill. Every
known application is resorted to, and the
proved good remedies of all ages and coun-
tries are used. All are treated with skill in .
respectful manner. No experiments are
made. Medicines prepared in my own la-
boratory. Or account of the great number
Of cases applying the charges are kept low;
often lower than others. Skill and perfect
cures are important. Call or write. Syptom
lists and pamphlet free by mail. The doctor
has successfully treated hundreds Of cases In
this city and vicinity.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
New Officers Elected.

The following officers have been elec-
ted by the Grand Chapter of the East
ern Star, which has just closed its an
nual session in Minneapolis:
Worthy grand matron, Mrs. Emma G
Peck. Mankato; worthy grand patron,
Charles A. Chapman, Mankato; assistant
grand matron, Mrs. Josephine NJ. Needham.
Pennington; assistant grand patron. L. ID.
Valentine, Minneapolis; grand secretary.
Mrs. Louise. Lewis. Farmington; grand
treasurer, Mrt. ID. MclIale, Zumbrotl; grand
c1nductress, Mrs. Susan G. Baldwin.
Red Wing; assistant grand conductress'
Miss Flora E. Moon, Minneapolis; grand
chaplain, Rev. James Grain, Zumbrota
grand marshal George a. Morse, Minneap-
oils; grand Adah, Mrs. Julia A. Holland
Zumbrota; grand Ruth, Mrs. :. $. Robinson.
Wabasha; grand Esther, Mrs. Hannah Con
nor Minneapolis: granu Martha. Mrs. Nir-
ginia Workman, Tracy; grand Electa, NJ. E.
Fl. Gleason, Mankato; grand warden. Mrs.
Lydia II. Morse: grand sentinel, Wyman Cos
tiyan. Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
AS SEEN ELSEWHERE.
A Washington Papers Comment
on the Tribune's Break.

Special TO the Globe.
= WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-The Evening
Star. Conservative Independent. always
considerate and wise, says this evening:
The comments of the editor of the Mime
apohS Tribune upon the president and Mrs
Cleveland, for which he has been burned in
etfigy by the residents of that city, were un-
charitable, ill-timed and in bad taste, SO far
as they affected the president and in refer
ence to Mrs. Cleveland were grossly and in
eXcusably brutal. The question whether in
his present tour of the West Mr.. Cleveland
has an ulterlor design upon the votes of the
people with whom he comes in contact does
not affect the fact that he was invited. and is
everywhere received. not as party's. but as
public guest: and that he has on all occa-
sions comported himself in accordance with
that character. There has been no distinc-
ton i'll the heartiness with which Western
people. Democrats and Republicans mingled,
have welcomed him to their fiOuriShing cities.
They were anxious, regardless of party, to
have him come out and make their acquaint-
ance at their homes. and the people of the
East, who knew and appreciated the West,
Joined them in inviting him to ace pit the in
Vltatlons so cordially rendered. All of his
recent predecessors in Office have done more
avellng before entering the White house
tian Mr. Cleveland, and he is wise in making
up for his lost time. Uncomplimentary re-
HHctlOnS in respect to the motives of the trip
from political opponents of the president are
not surprising. but the vulgar attack upon
Mrs. Cleveland was wholly unexpected. The
fact that woman is the wife of a public
servant does not fairly expose her to such
contemplate treatment. No wonder The
Minneapolitans were disposed TO resent the
insult offered her
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
Th hey Held Him Up.

Late Thursday night, while ON First
street south, o. c. Jarrett was set upon
b. three young men, who held him up
a I'd relieved him of gold watch and
c iain and some money. He resisted.
ald was severely chOked and pounded
in consequence. The case was at once
gwen to Inspector Lawrence, who. i'll
side of an hour, arrested John McGin-
mis- and Jimmy Filllins on the charge of
being implicated in the transaction. At
noon yesterday the third man. Fred
Hewett, was also placed under arrest.
They were arraigned in the municipal
court and held without bail until Mon
day. The men are said to be Chica go
tOughS and to have bad regulations.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
WARRIORS FROM ABROAD.
A Rousing Reception Given the
Scandinavian Soldiers.


Scandinavian Soldiers.
The reception committee for meeting
the Scandinavian troops were once more
doomed to disappointment last night, as
the train was about All hour late. and
instead of arriving at 8 O'Clock. as az
ranged, it was 9 o'clock before they put
in an appearance. Following are the
names of the distinguished officers i'm
the party:
Swedish Offcers-Col John F. Hitchcock.
Maj. Henry F.Gylenram, Lieut. Arvid Naur-
itZ Wester, Lieut.. Frans Oscar Theoander
Lieut. Cognt Fritz v Rosen, Lieut.. Count
Carl Axel Lewenhaupt and about fifteen non
commissioned officers.
Norwegian-Col. Otto Ludwig Nyq,list. aid
de-camp TO his majesty, the king of Norway
and Sweden; Maj 6. v. knaudsen. Capt. G.
Z. W. Sylow, Lieut.. F. Bonnevie, Lieut.. Pc
dersen, Lieut.. X. Dick and about fourteen
non-commissionedo officers.
Damsh-Col. Emil Madsen, Lieut.. Col
lIjalmar Z. Levy, Capt: W; Dinesen, Lieut.. A,
Kaufman, Lieut.. E. Fulkenberg Lieut.. T.
II. P: Petersen, Lieut.. c. r. Larsen. Lieut. NJ
Sand and eight non commissioned officers.
The following papers have extended
the invitation to the foreign visitors and
are represented as follows:
Svenska Tribunen, A. Chaiser, C. o. Carl
son and ". Torsell: Skandinaven. John An
y A
son: Hemlandet, j. A. Enander and G.. A.
Bohman: Norden, /. r. Relling Halvard
Handle; Swedish American, c. T. Peterson.
P. \. Sundelius, a. Wingard.
The thrOng at the depot was immense
and when the foreigners appeared on
High street escorted by the officers of
the Normanna rifles, Svea guards and
the members of the reception commit
tee, they were greeted with rousng
cheer. The order of procession was cur
tailed, owing TO the lateneSS of the hour.
and they started for Dania hall at once
Outside the hall large crowd was col
lected, and they likewise cheered
the visitors heartily Oh arrival.
Capt. Ness had squad of police pre-
serving order, but at the door of the re
ceptiom room the members of Normanna
society felt very sore, as large number
OF them had failed to procure tickets
and were denied admission. The soldiers
from the old world are magnificent sDeci-
mems of manhood, both officers and prj-
Yates. Only two Or three can speak En-
gliSh, and those brokenly.
Mayor AmeS met the procession ON
their way to the hall, and was found
critically examining the medals that
Sparkled OH the breast of Col. Otto Nv
quist. who is an aide-de-camp to the
ruler of Norway and Sweden. The seZa.
in Dania hall proper. was a gorgeous
affair, all the delicacieS being arranged
around the spacious hall on three
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15

There is now still another reason for loving
Cleveland for the enemies he has made.
1t is reported that A. j. Blethen is not an
owner of the Tribune but owns n majority of
the Journal stock and that he will shortly
change from the former to the latter.
The Journal apologiZed for the insult last
,yedae Wii sor c g 70 9b tne entgfs
Col. p. b. Walker has resigned as one of
the board of trustees of the May Sylvester
fund. Mr.. Blethen is a member of the board
b. The Chicago News intimates that Manager
Spalding will send his played-out ball club to
Minneapolis and st. Paul TO learn how to
play the game.
The report from Washington of new
morning paper for Minneapolis probably
started after the Wednesday edition of the
Tribune reached there.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
THE MAYORS COMPLIMENTS.
A Rather Efrectual Silencing of
Foul ASpersiOnS.


The Tribune's account of the burning
in effigy was distorted version of the
affair written purposely to deceive the
public. Mayor Ames was said to have
''led mob of pimps" and there were
frequent allusions to whisky drinking
and the saloon element. Mayor AmeS
last night said i'll regard to the article:
l noticed with great deal of amusement
the comments of the Tribune this morning,
and the Associated Press telegraphic dis
patch from that Office to Eastern papers con
cerning the burning of A j. Blethen in ef-
figy, ana the demonstration made in front of
the Tribune office Thursday night by an out
ragged populace. The fact of the matter is
/ knew nothing of the plan to burn in efigy
this assassin of private character, nor of the
indignation meeting in front OF the Tribune
building except by indefinite ru,
mor, which was unable TO
tracted TO the former by the Illumination and
cheers, and only repaired to the scene 10 pre-
vent any resort to violence likely to occur
because of the heated condition of public
feeling. From there proceeded down Hen
nepin avenue TO Third street, when was re-
called by the demonstration in front of the
Tribune building. | neither led nor counten
anced either of these demonstrations,
but Oh the contrary, ut the Tribune
building proceeded to the point where the
police were assembled and took charge fear
ing, Notwithstanding the orderly demeanor
of the people, that something might occur to
eXasperate them to some deed of violence. |
pronounce the maligner of Mrs. Cleveland II
dastardly, villainous coward, whose main
forte seems TO be striking at defenseleSS
woman. The mind that dictated the dis
patch to the Associated Press and the
article i'll reference to my actions in the
Tribune of this morning IS that of a cur,
whose lying propensities are only exceeded
by his well known audacity. The death
knell of this mendacious sheet the Tribune,
has been sounded, and the citizens of Min
in the Potter's field of Journalism. Mr..
Blethen may just as well wrap his martial
cloak around him and slink away to his tent.
Our people have had more than their fill OF
him. l think the allusions to ''pimps' and
whisky contained in the article came with
very bad grace from either of the heads of
the Tribune. Neither is in a position to cast
aSperSlonS in this direction upon any one
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
ADpealed.

About four weeks agoJ. r. NeiSn sued
George A. Brackett ct al. for 500. He
alleged that in August last George A.
Bracket and others agreed to pay him
Sl30 if he could make arrangements
with j. J. McGregOr to move out of a
building he then occupied ON the corner
o. First avenue south and Second
street. as it was an obstacle to the Syn
dicate building proposed to be erected
there. NeiSh made satisfactory
arrangements in the matter.
and McGregOr moved out. Mish admit
ted the payment of $50 only and asked
for judgment for 500, which was
awarded him. The case was tried be-
fore Ace p. Abell, justice of the peace.
Yesterday the papers were filed appeal
ing the case to the district court.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
Had Lots of Sand.

The council committee on sewers was
yesterday instructed to investigate the
charges preferred by p. Meyers against
B. l.. Sykes, foreman who has been
employed on the East Minneapolis
s ,werS. He is said to have sold about
500 worth of sand and cement belong
i AZ TO the city and pocketed the pro-
ceeds. The report that Meyers impli-
Gates the city engineer and others in his
department, which appeared in morn
ing paper yesterday, is denied.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
Got Moderate Damages.

On the second trial of thescase of Ole
OlesOn, administrator of tile estate of
Andre Olsen, against Charles n. Evans.
yesterday, the jury returned verdict
for $500. This=is the case in which, by
the carelessnesS of the defendant. two,
horses attached to heavy wagon We're
leftwithOut attendance on the 10th day
of June. The horses ran away, and
killed Andre Olsen.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
Municipal Court,

J.W. Carlin, charged with bastardy. waived
examination and was bound over in bonds of
$500. The case against Benjamin Franklin.
charged with keeping disorderly houee was
continued. Various drunks and disorderlies
paid the usual fine. Henry Clark arrested
on a charge of assault and battery, was found
not guilty and discharged.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15

long tables. After refreshments were
partaken of, speeches were made by
Col. Mattson, F. A. Husher, and arprO-
pirate replies by Col. John f. Lillien-
hook and Col. Emil Madsen. Music
Was given by Oscar Ringwald and Miss
Nelson, and then the officers were
driven to the West hotel and the pri-
Yates were scattered among the people
who invited them prior to their arrival.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-15
Another Blind Pigger Sentenced.

Herman SandhOff, who was indicted
for keeping blind pig, changed his
plea to guilty. The Judge gave him
thirty days, s75 fine. the costs of the
prosecution and further sentence of
thirty days in case the fine is not paid.
Fred Peterson and John Pierson were
tried yesterday for selling liquor on
Sunday, and both found guilty. SEN
tence will be deferred until Monday.